used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
in addition
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
blanksnounUS /blæŋks/
plural of “blank” — a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
cablenounUS /ˈkeɪbəl/
a telegram sent abroad
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
Chadwick
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From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
well in the past; former
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
set up or found
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Half an hour later Chick Carter came in and entered the library.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
padnounUS /pæd/
a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING THE SPY.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He found Nick seated at his desk.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading PLAYING THE SPY.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLAYING THE SPY.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
unabridgedadjUS /ˌʌn.əˈbrɪdʒd/
Not shortened; complete in original form and length. (Nguyên tác đầy đủ, không bị cắt bớt.)
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lying on it were several articles that figured as evidence in the case, also a pad of cable blanks and a thick blue book as large as an unabridged dictionary.
at the time that
From this reading It was six o’clock when Sir Edward Chadwick left Nick Carter’s residence and departed in the waiting taxicab.
